Today I Chose

Today I chose. The choice in and of itself isn't that important. What was important is that I chose. I chose to make cookies. Now making cookies is neither wrong nor right, but the fact remains that I chose to make cookies. I chose to make cookies even though I am supposed to be on …

I Surrender All

Three simple words. Three simple words that have changed the way I think drastically. Three simple words. “I. Surrender. All.” We sing “I surrender all” just like every good Christian should. We even say that we mean it- and maybe we think we do. But the fact is. Do we? Do we really surrender all? …

First Impressions Count

What was the first impression you had of your spouse? Do you remember? I remember that my first impression was that he was really annoying and that I wished he would go away. He said his first impression of me was that he loved me at first sight and knew he was going to marry …

A Cool Glass of Water

Pregnancy. Oh, Pregnancy. I sometimes forget how awful you truly are. The constant nausea, restless legs, backaches, heartburn- the list could go on and on. But you are also beautiful too. You are creating a new life inside of me. You are forming my son and helping him to grow bigger and stronger. On top …

Let’s Celebrate!!!

One of the greatest joys of my life is the day that I became a mom. Many of you are probably thinking of the day when my daughter was born. However, I have another day in mind. You see, I became a mom the moment that my daughter was conceived. I didn't know it yet …

Ping-Pong, Isaac Blessings, and Psalm 69

If I had to describe what this past year has been like, I could sum it up in one phrase. Ping-Pong. Our year has been full of Isaac Blessings and trials like that of Psalm 69. This year has been crazy, to say the least. In March, we welcomed our beautiful little girl into this …

Lead Me To The Rock

Psalm 61: 2 "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I." You ever feel just like David? Overwhelmed and full of tears? I'll admit... it's been one of those weeks. One of those weeks that it just …